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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Smith Facilitates Hearing on Wildfire Preparedness
Thursday, May 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO – State Assemblywoman Christy Smith, Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, facilitated an Informational Hearing on Tuesday. The hearing, titled “The 2019 Wildfire Season: Are We Prepared?,” analyzed best practices to fight fires as firestorms become the...

Smith’s Charter School Bill Passes Assembly
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Legislation authored by California Assemblywoman Christy Smith seeking to limit school districts’ ability to approve charter schools outside of their own boundaries passed the state Assembly on Monday, and now heads to the Senate for consideration. Assembly Bill 1507 looks to close what the measure’s...

May 18: Smith to Host Speaker’s Appointments Workshop in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) is inviting Santa Clarita Valley residents to the inaugural Speaker’s Appointments Workshop in the 38th Assembly District, set for Santa Clarita City Hall on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9:30 a.m. Residents looking to make a positive difference in the...

Smith Mental Health Access Bill Moves Forward in Assembly
Friday, Apr 12, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) advanced Assembly Bill 769 out of the Health Committee this week, according to her office. AB 769 would eliminate the hiring disincentive among Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Centers by allowing for reimbursement...

Smith Moves Bill Streamlining Property Claim Process
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) passed Assembly Bill 1637 out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Co-authored by Smith and California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), the bill allows the State Controller’s Office to return unclaimed property directly to...

Smith’s College Affordability Bill Heads to Senate for Vote
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) presented Assembly Bill (AB) 853 on the Assembly Floor Monday. AB 853 addresses one of the greatest financial burdens of paying for college — rent. Currently, ScholarShare, a college savings plan, is not authorized to directly pay for...

Smith Bill Aims to Aid Low-Income Students with AP Exam Fees
Friday, Mar 29, 2019

A bill that would ensure low-income high school students have access to advanced placement or AP exams has passed the Assembly Education Committee with bipartisan support. Authored by Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, Assembly Bill 1233 passed the committee alongside three other bills authored...

Old Town Newhall Farmers Market Welcomes New Vendor, En Fuego BBQ
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019

Santa Clarita Mayor Marsha McLean and 38th District Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) attended ribbon-cutting festivities on Saturday to welcome new vendor En Fuego BBQ to the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market. En Fuego BBQ is branching out from solely a catering operation to serving BBQ every...

March 23: Hill, Smith to Keynote COC Women’s Conference
Monday, Mar 11, 2019

The annual College of the Canyons Women’s Conference returns Saturday, March 23 with presenters and breakout sessions designed to help attendees find “Purpose, Potential, Passion and Peace,” which is this year’s conference theme. The 2019 College of the Canyons Women’s Conference will be held...

Santa Clarita Native Selected as 38th District’s Woman of the Year
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) honored Melanie Hicken as Woman of the Year in the 38th Assembly District. “Melanie is a trailblazer in investigative reporting, protecting the public by bringing transparency into the most difficult of issues,” said Assemblymember Smith....

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
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